Serena Williams becomes 6-time Key Biscayne champ by beating Sharapova in final 4-6, 6-3, 6-0

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. – Serena Williams has broken the Key Biscayne women’s record for most titles, and Maria Sharapova has set a new standard for futility in finals.

Williams swept the last 10 games and earned a record sixth title by rallying past Sharapova 4-6, 6-3, 6-0 at the Sony Open on Saturday.

Sharapova completed a career Grand Slam by winning the French Open last year, but she’s winless in five Key Biscayne finals. She played nearly flawless tennis for the first hour, but then began to miss with her serve. Williams dominated rallies with her power.

At 31, the No. 1-ranked Williams became the oldest female champion at Key Biscayne. She won the tournament for the first time since 2008 and surpassed Steffi Graf, a five-time champion.